A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1614296 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1614617 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 1614220 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5553 time: 2018-10-02 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc13a7660aeb22ec75af4ef3a87c6809ea5ecd0467e6f7a8a924ed3caeb4e46acBlock Operator
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